How to help people and families in areas hit by Tropical Depression Usman
Various organizations and celebrities called for donations for the victims of Tropical Depression Usman as relief operations begins. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council reported...
What to expect in the annual Black Nazarene traslacion celebration
Government agencies and the Catholic faithful alike are preparing for the annual Black Nazarene parade or traslacion on January 9. National Capital Region Police Office...
Four years later, romantic flick ‘Ang Kwento Nating Dalawa’ teases sequel
The 2015 indie romantic flick “Ang Kwento Nating Dalawa” teased its fans with the second trailer of its sequel “Tayo, Sa Huling Buwan ng...
Cuba’s Castro blasts United States on 60th anniversary of revolution
HAVANA—On the 60th anniversary of Cuba's revolution, ruling Communist Party leader Raul Castro blasted the Trump administration for returning to an outdated path of...
Manny Pacquiao throws shade at Floyd Mayweather Jr. in New Year’s resolution
Boxing fans believe boxer-turned-senator Manny Pacquiao was calling out former rival Floyd Mayweather Jr. in a New Year's resolution tweet. "Here is an early New...
Fatalities on commercial passenger aircraft rise in ’18
WASHINGTON — The fatality rate on passenger jet aircraft worldwide jumped in 2018 after airlines recorded zero accident deaths on passenger jets in the...
Pope Francis: ‘World is completely connected but increasingly disjointed’
VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis, in his first message of the new year on Tuesday, bemoaned a lack of unity across the world, and...
How fireworks lead to air pollution and risks of respiratory diseases
The quality of air in Metro Manila the first hours of January 1, 2019 became 'very poor' due to the many fireworks displays celebrating...
IN PHOTOS: How people around the world welcomed 2019
People across the world counted down the end of 2018 and ushered in a New Year on midnight of January 1, 2019. Across several continents...
‘Historic low’ firecracker use and injuries in last days of 2018
The government lauded the lower number of firecracker-related injuries in the final days of 2018, citing both continuous rain showers and effective implementation of...
Why we need to change our mindset about balloons and sky lanterns
The balloon-drop celebration plans of Cove Manila and Davao Bamboo Sanctuary and Ecological Park for New Year’s Eve were canceled after being criticized by environmental...
Killing of journalists condemned after shooting of broadcaster in Negros Oriental
Media and human rights groups expressed concerns over threats to journalists in the Philippines after another broadcaster was shot in Negros Oriental just before...
China to kick off year of sensitive anniversaries with major speech on Taiwan
BEIJING, Dec 31—China will kick off a year of sensitive anniversaries with a major speech on Wednesday by President Xi Jinping on Taiwan, China's...
Tough South China Sea talks ahead as Vietnam seeks to curb China’s actions
HONG KONG — Tough negotiations lie ahead over a new pact between China and Southeast Asian nations aimed at easing tensions in the South...
Third woman claims physical abuse at the hands of Kyle Viray
Kyle Viray was once again tagged in another allegation of physical abuse involving a young woman months after he was excluded from his university...